Hardware Product Engineer - 173718

Piper Companies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Product Engineer near San Jose, CA to join an industry-leading organization focused on advanced connectivity and interconnect solutions.

The Hardware Product Engineer will serve as the technical lead for high-speed copper cable assemblies, driving product development, validation, and manufacturing support while ensuring product performance, reliability, and quality throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years experience with interconnect products, high-speed cable assemblies, or electronic product design in manufacturing.
• Experience with Creo/Pro-E CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong data analysis skills with Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Octave.
• Knowledge of GD&T, product validation, and cross-functional project management.
• Willingness to travel ~10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical owner for Twin-Ax cable assemblies, providing expertise in design, reliability, and performance.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities including prototyping, testing, validation, and production readiness.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, material assessments, failure investigations, and simulations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, signal integrity, and supplier teams to optimize performance.
• Drive cost reductions, process improvements, and product quality initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

FEA/Simulation tools

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Product Engineer near San Jose CA to join an industry-leading organization focused on advanced connectivity and interconnect solutions. The Hardware Product Engineer will serve as the technical lead for high-speed copper cable assemblies, driving product development, validation, and manufacturing support while ensuring exceptional product performance, reliability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities of the Hardware Product Engineer:

• Act as the technical owner for Twin-Ax cable assemblies, providing expertise in product design, reliability, and performance.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities including prototyping, testing, validation, and production readiness efforts.
• Perform engineering analysis such as tolerance stack-ups, material assessments, failure investigations, and simulation-based evaluations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, signal integrity, and supplier teams to optimize product performance and support high-volume production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process enhancements, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications of the Hardware Product Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience supporting interconnect products, high-speed cable assemblies, or electronic product design within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing CAD software such as Creo/Pro-E, along with engineering analysis and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Octave, or comparable data analysis platforms.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles, product validation methodologies, and cross-functional project management.
• Willingness to travel ~10% domestically and internationally.

Compensation for the Hardware Product Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $70,000 - $110,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and holiday

This job opens for applications on 09/04/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Twin-Ax Cable Engineer, Product Engineer, Cable Assemblies, High-Speed Copper Cables, Interconnects, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Signal Integrity, NPI, Product Development, FEA, GD&T, Cable Design, Electronics Manufacturing